24448 ZIP Code — Iron Gate, VA

Alleghany County, Virginia

ZIP code 24448 is located in Iron Gate, Virginia, within Alleghany County. It covers approximately 0.31 square miles and serves a population of 395 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24448

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,875. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24448 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

395

population

0.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iron Gate	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	395
Population density	1,274 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.31 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.7986
Longitude	-79.7895
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	55.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	26.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	17.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

395

Population

1,274

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$41,875

Median household income

$24,137

Per capita income

$75,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

20.5%

Unemployment

215

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	91	23.0%
18 and over	304	77.0%
65 and over	86	21.8%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	357	90.4%
Black or African American	24	6.1%
Two or more races	14	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	55.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	26.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	17.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$41,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 63.5%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	15.5%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	70.7%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	13.4%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	25	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	67	35.8%
Households with children under 18	64	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	39.6%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	29.6%
Married	55.2%	45.5%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	15.3%
Divorced	7.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.9%
Kindergarten	3	3.7%
Elementary school	46	56.1%
High school	26	31.7%
College / grad school	3	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.7%

Transportation & utilities 20.5%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Construction 7.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Information 3.8%

Professional & management 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Retail trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	39.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.4%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	380	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	395	100.0%
Born in same state	392	99.2%
Born in different state	341	86.3%
Foreign born	3	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	16.2%
Italian	24	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	5.8%
Polish	10	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	83.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24448

What city is ZIP code 24448 in?

ZIP code 24448 is primarily assigned to Iron Gate, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24448 in?

ZIP code 24448 falls within Alleghany County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24448 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 24448 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24448 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24448 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24448?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24448?

The median home value in ZIP code 24448 is $75,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 24448 in?

ZIP code 24448 observes the EST timezone.